Financial Systems Analyst

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Growth opportunities

Fintech tools

Training & certifications

Paid time off

Health & wellness

Team-building

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Financial Systems Analyst for a fully remote fintech role in South Africa. You will manage and optimize financial systems, ensuring data integrity and accurate reporting.

Collaborate with finance and IT, develop test plans, document processes, and support new financial technologies while maintaining compliance and data privacy in a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IS, CS, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial systems analysis, implementation, or administration.
• Proficiency with SAP, Oracle NetSuite, and other financial software.
• Excellent communication for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain financial systems including ERP and reporting tools.
• Translate business requirements into system specifications for financial applications.
• Develop and execute test plans for system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for financial systems.
• Create and maintain system documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure system security and data integrity.
• Assist in the generation of financial reports and ad-hoc analyses.
• Support the implementation of new financial technologies and processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and data privacy standards.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

Accounting software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding fintech company, is seeking a skilled Financial Systems Analyst to join their remote team. This role is pivotal in managing, optimizing, and supporting the company's financial systems and applications. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of financial data flow, collaborating with finance, IT, and other departments to implement and enhance system functionalities. This is an ideal opportunity for a tech-savvy finance professional who thrives in a fully remote environment and wants to make a significant impact on a growing organization. The fully remote nature of this role allows for maximum flexibility and work-life balance, offering a truly distributed work experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain financial systems, including ERP, accounting software, and reporting tools.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into system specifications for financial applications.
• Develop and execute test plans for system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for financial systems.
• Create and maintain system documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure system security and data integrity.
• Assist in the generation of financial reports and ad-hoc analyses.
• Support the implementation of new financial technologies and processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and data privacy standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial systems analysis, implementation, or administration.
• Proficiency with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite) and financial software.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Experience with SQL, database management, and data analysis tools is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and logical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience in cloud-based financial systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package for remote employees.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in fintech and systems management.
• Access to cutting-edge financial technology and tools.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture focused on mutual success.
• Company-sponsored training and certifications.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Health and wellness programs accessible remotely.
• Regular virtual team-building activities.